St. Paul Catholic School in New Bern

Posted: May 15, 2025

I worked here for two years. Found the job online. The interview was very informal. I worked in aftercare. 2:30-6:30 Loved it Loved the children and some of the support staff. In the beginning the relationship with the Deacon was nice. He was accomodating when I asked for additional hours to become full time . I wanted to make after-care something hat the children looked forward to. Rather then the regular after school activites. I introduced Cookies and Coco and cold rainy days with a movie. We did caramel apples and had a huge party for the last day off school complete with egg toss and water balloons pizza and cupcakes . I asked all the children to bring a blanket so we could do it cook out style. It was a HIT!!!!

Then my husband came on board. Deacon was again accomodating my family situation. My husband worked there for 1 month and passed away. The school raised money for the burial and expenses - Deacon spoke at my husband memorial. Coming back was hard. Deacon said he needed me back and I needed to be needed....FOUR MONTHS after the passing of my husband Deacon fires me!!! Said I wasn't keepingthe children safe. I never had ONE incident report oin the two years I was there. He humilated me in the hall way in front of staff. Then after he fired me- he lied to the entire school community that quit. He pitted staff members against one another creatinga toxic and undriendlyy work enviorment. With that amount of toxicity it bound to affectt the children. He showed favorites depending on the parents contribution. Honestly I felt he had an undlying issues with women and people of color.

He was dismissive and just plain mean spirited. He should have never had that position. After being fired, I had a few opportunities to go back to the school to pick up a student. When ever I saw him I got sick to my stomach- he had a way of making mefeel unwanted on campus and shared that sentiment with other staff members , they in turn were rude and dismissive. Leadership starts at the top. If you have excellent leadership it does nothing but run down on to staff from the staff it runs on the the children...None of that is happening at St Pauls gossiping , belittlng, undermining staff members and creating a toxic and fleshy school enviorment. There was nothing Christian like goin on at that school. Lying about history - very little diversity. Half the teachers don;t even likechildren- sending notes home for the smallest infractions. I would not send anyone there.

Posted: May 15, 2025

Posted: March 12, 2025

Soul crushing environment for our kids. They are both out of this school and thriving. Now dealing with the emotional damage this school put my kids thru. The principal only cares about $$ and the religion teachings are highly inappropriate for kids. When the issues were tried to be addressed nothing was done.

Posted: March 12, 2025

Posted: June 26, 2024

This school is down right the worst school Ive EVER seen! Save your money please! I have a whole LIST of things that need to be talked about:

Principle:Has compared the girls to French fries; straight up HOMOPHOBIC and bias teaching/instructing; As the religion teacher he held a debate about abortion with only 2 girls in the class, and the 2 girls who would have been most effected by this topic were put down because their opinions were wrong and that it shouldnt be their choice; He gave a class where the students could either have a debate about transgender or read a book, made for adults, about transgender,rape,homosexuality,abortion,porn, and other VERY inappropriate topics that 8th graders should not have to read.

Administration:When students had problems with a girl busting open stalls on other girls in the restroom, nothing was done but when a boy accidentally hit another students crotch when swinging his arms the boy got expelled;The color of socks and lengths of hair was more important than the safety of their students.

Food/kitchen: the kitchen has dead lizards and cockroaches in the drains and the stove and oven was so gross! The food was always mid and the eating at one point was a D; there has been moldy, expired, undercooked food served to students and when confronted they were told to scrape it off with a knife.
Overall I cant say much good about this school.
The only good part was the athletics program. The students were taught great sportsmanship and the AD was amazing at her job and her support with athletics has changed the schools program 180.

Posted: June 26, 2024

Posted: June 25, 2024

My experience at St. Paul was awful the bathroom are dirty I would rather go pee in a ditch you can not allow to be your self or express who you are without fear of being judged by the authorities in the school do not go to this school if you are a part of the lgdtq community or if you support

Posted: June 25, 2024

Posted: August 19, 2023

Writing this review has leaned heavily on my heart, but I am compelled to share so other families will not be subjected to what our family went through at St. Paul. While we found most of the teachers at St. Paul to be solid educators, good people, and committed to their students, turnover at the school is high, educators are often frustrated with the school's administration, and the school's achievement in standardized testing is low for a private, small school. What's more, the school's religious teaching focuses on draconian, ultra orthodox teaching rather than helping young people develop relationships based on scripture and the Great Commandments. The middle school is not prepared to handle the emotional and social issues that arise in those grades, particularly after the pandemic. Many students are on opportunity scholarships, come from broken homes, or are being raised by grandparents. There is lacking emotional or mental health support for more challenging situations. Our child was not a disciplinary problem at school, but cruelty and bullying among the students was rampant; discipline and punishment for such behaviors was often uneven, arbitrary, or nonexistent. Again, the school was much more concerned with dress code rather than the social development of responsible, kind young people. Some athletics were more unimpressive than others. An example: one coach plays their own child for every single game, denying other promising players an opportunity to rise to a higher level.

Very few families from originally from Eastern North Carolina today send their children to St. Paul. The school pulls in families who have moved from other states, who do not know, and who and want a private education with inexpensive tuition. Many, many local families have pulled their children from the school for other schools, for the same reasons I cite above. By its location, the school should be filled with families from Trent Woods to downtown, native and non-native. But it's not. And it's a shame. The school has so much potential to be a garden of learning and virtue. But be warned, it is not a consistent educational environment and certainly not a place of emotional wellbeing.

Posted: August 19, 2023

Posted: January 16, 2023

Saint Paul has not only provided a strong academic foundation for our son but it has also become a part of our family that continues to bless us. The faculty and staff exhibit and encourage spiritual growth, character, family atmosphere and the level of caring that is second to none. We have found this school to be a wonderful collaboration of caring families who share the same Catholic Faith and who support one another.

Posted: January 16, 2023

Posted: August 25, 2022

I am a student at this school and other students mostly boys say bad words and x rated stuff I don't think the staff know tho. Other than that the school is normal and it has good teachers there.

Posted: August 25, 2022

Posted: August 24, 2022

so much girl drama staff does nothing about it. I've cried several times.

Posted: August 24, 2022

Posted: July 27, 2021

Something good came out of covid. We found St Paul. Our son has struggled for years in public school. Last year at st paul he flourished in reading thanks to the Intervention they have there. She worked with our son every day. He loves her. She is always cheerful and genuine. We love that our son is happy to go to school every day.

Posted: July 27, 2021

Posted: February 2, 2019

A small school with big school opportunities. Each child is more than just the name. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to make sure each student is performing to their potential. The fine arts enrichment program Provides many opportunities to learn extracurricular subjects each quarter and is growing.

Posted: February 2, 2019

The kindergarten teacher has done a great job at being open and listening to the needs of each child. She is caring and wants the best for the children in her class.

Posted: February 2, 2019

St. Paul has been an amazing school as well as support. During the hurricane, they truly helped the families in need. Not only did they help with their own 2 hands, but they made sure to help financially during a time of struggle. I am beyond grateful for what this school and church has done to help my family and teach my daughter.

Posted: February 2, 2019

Posted: February 1, 2019

We love St. Paul , it is not perfect but is great for spiritual and academic development

Posted: February 1, 2019

Mrs. Blout is the best she goes above and beyond

Posted: February 1, 2019

Posted: January 30, 2019

We are very happy with this school.

Posted: January 30, 2019

Posted: January 29, 2019

Our son is in K and is doing very well, his teachers are wonderful at communicating with us and letting us know how he is doing. So far, we are very pleased with St. Paul

Posted: January 29, 2019

Posted: January 28, 2019

5+ years at this school so far and only positive interactions with both students and teachers. Small class sizes give individual learning opportunities and the fine arts program after school means our children can participate in music lessons and even sports without having to leave the school.

Posted: January 28, 2019

Posted: January 23, 2019

The school is fantastic! Their fine arts program is unmatched. I love that my kids can take piano, guitar, theater and play sports without having to drive all over town.

Posted: January 23, 2019

Posted: June 7, 2018

I would never consider sending my children back to St. Paul school. Take some time to look around and find a school with a principal that has a grasp on curriculum and educational standards.

Posted: May 2, 2018

Leadership takes to heart feedback from parents and staff to build a better school and environment.

Posted: May 2, 2018

With the strong faith base, positive reinforcement is shown building a better student from the start.

Posted: May 2, 2018

I have been very pleased with the staff and administration. They have always been very open and understanding. The strong curriculum and moral guidance helps build a strong student who is well prepared for the future.

Posted: May 2, 2018

With a strong faith based curriculum it guides students to the correct path to help make better decisions now and in the future.

Posted: April 9, 2018

In my experience, the homework is a little on the heavy side. However, my student had to catch up to be on grade level at this school. The overall effectiveness has been positive. They are now above grade level in many subjects.

Posted: April 9, 2018

The 3rd grade teacher has been an anchor for many years. She's awesome!

Posted: April 9, 2018

This school is very strong in teaching both "subjects" and (my words) the golden rule. Christian based values are reflected in everything they do.

Posted: April 9, 2018

Limited in the amount of work they are able to provide with special needs/learning disabilities. However, in learning differences, there's many methods the teachers employ to meet the needs of the individual so they reach their potential. We had to work extra hard in math this year, and we were given the time and techniques to get there.

Posted: April 9, 2018

Low tolerance for bullying. Not many behavioral problems at this school.

Posted: April 9, 2018

We've been happy and will continue until our student graduates in 8th grade.

Posted: April 8, 2018

This school offers a good combination of new and experienced teachers. They seem to like each other and work well as a group

Posted: April 8, 2018

These values are I the fore front of the school.

Posted: April 8, 2018

The current principal has been with St Pauls for three years and continues to strive for constant improvement. He has spearheaded some changes in curriculum to fit with the small environment, magnifying one of the many benefits. There has also been a wonderful Arts after school program created to round out our childrens education.

Posted: April 8, 2018

Students are benefited by the close teaching environment. Sometimes it seems like there is 1:1 teaching!!

Posted: April 8, 2018

Excellent!! St Pauls offers a quality education for all ages of children. They outperform many others in standardize testing and always score well above grade level. Looking at the quality of the Alumni, My children will be proud to be one of those exceptional adults one day!
There is a focus on involvement both for school and afterschool activities and sports. That is what we all want as parents and leaders for our children, right?

Posted: January 25, 2015

Prior to enrolling in this school, we were given many stories of the past, some good some bad. Appreciating the history that stands behind the Catholic school we were impressed with the changes that have occured compared to some negative feedback we received previously. The staff and administration are all very engaging and supportive of every individual family. The programs that are offered touch the bounds of being very current and energizing. We have the time to speak with the educators and share feedback of our children's successes and failures. They care and help in any way necessary. Eventhough this is a small school, there are several extra-curricular activities to include basketball and cross-country. They are competitive with the other teams in the conference. They do like for family involvement and parent volunteers in many of the activities. Come see a hidden gem in New Bern.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	River Bend	Neighborhood/Subdivision	New Bern	NC	4.6 mi
2	Evans Mill	Neighborhood/Subdivision	New Bern	NC	5.4 mi
3	MacDonald Downs	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Havelock	NC	13.2 mi
4	Stonebridge Trail	Area of Town	Havelock	NC	15.2 mi
5	Cherry Branch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Havelock	NC	18.5 mi
6	Star Hill North	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Cape Carteret	NC	25.8 mi
7	Trailwood	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Hubert	NC	25.8 mi
8	River Reach	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Swansboro	NC	26 mi
9	Carolina Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	NC	26.1 mi
10	Country Club Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	NC	26.8 mi
11	Deer Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Swansboro	NC	26.9 mi
12	Marsh Harbour	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Cedar Point	NC	27.2 mi
13	Carolina Forest	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	NC	27.2 mi
14	Hall Creek - North	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Swansboro	NC	27.5 mi
15	Wildflowers	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richlands	NC	27.8 mi
16	Timber Creek	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	NC	28.1 mi
17	The Bluffs on The New River	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	NC	28.7 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	New Bern High School Area	New Bern	NC	3.1 mi
2	Piney green	Jacksonville	NC	27.1 mi
3	Cedar Point	Cedar Point	NC	27.3 mi
4	Swansboro, NC	Swansboro	NC	27.4 mi
5	Hubert	Hubert	NC	27.5 mi
6	Swansboro	Swansboro	NC	27.5 mi
7	Downtown Swansboro	Swansboro	NC	27.5 mi
8	Emerald Isle	Emerald Isle	NC	28.8 mi

Base	Distance
Cherry Point MCAS	15.7 mi.
Camp Lejeune	32.2 mi.
New River MCAS	33.4 mi.
Coast Guard Fort Macon	34.6 mi.
Stone Bay	44.2 mi.

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